Mr Dinosaur

I caught an eel this past winter. First one I have ever caught.

Just wondering if anyone else has had experience with eels. We (buddies and I) ended up taking it home and deep frying it. It was pretty good, but sure wasn't worth the hours we spent trying to get all the slime off and cleaning it. What's the best way to clean one of these things??

Picture of friend holding said eel:

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/419052_96...

What are the laws concerning the installation of a PA (or siren) in a vehicle in TX?

I am not asking the laws regarding the USE of such a device while driving on a road, just the installation of the device.

Are the laws regarding a PA different than the laws regarding the siren?

Sources?

Does anyone have an personal experience with rail systems for the Marlin model 1895?

Question for SWIM flying ATL to STL:

Do you have to be 21 to check a handgun? SWIM has checked rifles and shotguns before, and SWIM is 20yo.

...I found out what my girlfriend is getting me for Christmas.

We have been dating for two years, we are shopping for a ring, we will be getting married in a year or two. She's spent a lot on a watch for me for Christmas, and... I don't like it. I don't even REMOTELY like it. It's going to crush her heart if she sees me not wearing it. When I open it on Christmas, I will act very surprised, and excited, and thank her a lot for it... but we will have to have a talk in the next few days after Christmas about it, because, well, we will need to have a talk about this watch.

I don't know what to say. Can someone write a few sentences, pretending you were me, on how to start this out?

I am saving up for a 5.56 can for my 16" m4. with the understanding that sound is very personal (ie, some people believing that 'X' sound is quieter than 'Y' sound), i just wanted to get opinions from anyone on here that has experience with 5.56 cans.

i recently shot the M4-2000, both in an open field and in an indoor range, and loved it. great ergonomic attachment, and good sound.

Hello all, long time no see.

I will be heading up to NC tomorrow to do some raccoon control, and just wanted to know if anyone in the area knew much about the laws I may or may not be infringing upon. Are raccoons considered to be pest animals, and can be hunted any time of the year? Anyone have any information on discharging a firearm in Browns Summit, NC (zip 27214)?

If this clears your approval, I am looking forward to turning some 'coons into swiss cheese with my new 22lr drop-in bolt for the good ole m4!

Is it possible to upgrade my DVD-RW player on my laptop to a blue-ray player?

Toshiba Satellite A355

Windows 7

DVD-RW drive

thanks

List the best men's wallet manufacturers/designers, in terms of durability and style.

If someone told you they would buy you a wallet, and money was not a problem...

Which SOT's can do out-of-state transfers, and which can't?

(i'm opting for the hunting section because gun-nuts should know this, and reply quicker than lawyers)

I'm graduating with my 4 year degree (BFA) this next year. I don't foresee any possibility of getting a job... but I have always wanted to join the army. My one problem is that I am a bit overweight. I don't have any other health issues, and at one time I was in superb physical shape-- tri-varsity athlete and all!

Ok, so, what is the maximum weight for a 23 yo male, 6'0"?

Woohoo apple stock!! Will it keep going up? Should i sell? Keep it??

ticker: aapl

There's a girl who i have been talking with for a few weeks, and we both really like each other. In a couple weeks, she has invited me to come up and spend the weekend with her. She is 20, and i am 22.

She left to costa rica for spring break, and she gets back on Saturday night. She has never had a guy give her flowers before, and so i wanted to surprise her and have a small flower arrangement sent over to her house before she arrives back.

What should i put on the little card? I want to say something clever, but not overly "lovey". we don't use the word, "love" yet. something cute... sweet... might make her laugh...

I once told a girlfriend that my parents were meeting with a bankruptcy lawyer.

She and i then broke up.

Now, she has told all of her friends that my parents filed for bankruptcy, and we are broke. This isn't exactly true. Things turned around, everything is now manageable, and some good business deals came through. Everything is now ok. But, her telling everyone has had some pretty damaging results, personally, to all of my family. Nothing in monetary value, but this has been pretty rough for all of us, without having to deal with a crazy 8itch.

What can I do? She keeps telling people, and this is really taking it's toll on my entire family, and I (rightfully) am getting the blame.

$2000 to spend on a pistol that will increase in value.

practicality of making it a carry weapon and lethality of ballistics are not important. Just a pistol... that will increase in value. Can be used, old, NIB, anything.

current possible considerations:

mark 23

calico

1911 (rare model)

We ran out of astroglide. No reserves. We don't want to go to the store and buy more, it's going to ruin the mood. Anything around the house that could be useful? What's safe and useful?

when i type in an address, it takes me to the "Oops! This link appears to be broken" page. I reload, and it works correctly.

Is this a problem with chrome, or a problem with my internet connection? What can i do to tell the difference?

I am renting a room in a house, in a neighborhood, in Savannah, Ga. There is an HOA in the neighborhood, but i do not pay the HOA fees-- my landlord pays them.

The HOA claims that we are not allowed to park cars on the street, but limited driveway space is requiring that I do so. Recently, I have started receiving threats from my HAO that they will tow my car.

Here's what I'm asking-- because we have individual mailboxes for each house, on the street, I would think that the street is public (government) property, and I would be allowed to park on the street. There are no "No Parking" signs, and no "Private Property" signs in the neighborhood. So, does my HOA have the authority to tow my car? How else could I tell if my neighborhood is private or public?

Hello Y!A,

I need a fastening method that is arthritis friends. it needs to connect a 1" synthetic strap (think: helmet strap). because of the specific application, velcro is out of the question. Because of the arthritis, a "squeeze buckle" is out of the question (again, think kids bike helmet buckle).

I am desperately trying to find a small "push-button buckle" (like the ones you push to release?!) but i can't find one for sale. Any other ideas?? All ideas please submit with a site to buy them!!

larger hook and loop? I can't find anywhere to buy one larger than bra-strap size! it also needs to be a little more durable that a bra-strap clasp.

hook and loop would be great... just cant find hook and loop buckles for sale.

Hello hunting,

I am wanting to dibble and dabble into making some of my own 12ga loads. What are legal restrictions concerning incendiary loads I want to be aware of in Georgia (USA)? Would I be in the clear if I was to roto-mold a slug with a cavity in the tip, and load it with an incendiary? Are legal restrictions variable upon the amount and power of the incendiary I use, or is the use of an incendiary forbidden in-and-of-itself?

I'm ~thinking~ that the legality may be the amount used, because I am allowed to purchase incendiary loads here in Georgia. But, then again, I wouldn't put it past our government to allow me to purchase fun things, but not be allowed to manufacture them...